Estevan Mercury

The 2012 season in the Canadian Football League is shaping up as one to remember for Jon Cornish of the Calgary Stampeders. The New Westminster, B.C.

It is clear that if the Saskatchewan Roughriders are going to get back to the CFL playoffs in 2012 after a one year hiatus, it's up to Corey Chamblin to lead them there.

A fundraiser for cancer research sent people dodging hay bales, climbing racks and trudging through the bush. The inaugural Crushing It for Cancer was held north of Estevan in a field that was set up for a more leisurely Tough Mudder challenge.

A friend stopped by the other day, and over coffee the topic came up of the possibility, yet again, of Quebec leaving.

The vision of what government thinks is a good farm safety net and what farmers desire still seem to be decidedly different, not that that is particularly shocking. But governments keep trying nevertheless.

Thanksgiving is approaching, where people often reflect on what they are thankful for. Considering Canadians are some of the happiest people out there, I am reflecting on why I am happy.

I went to Saskatoon last weekend, and despite being a great time filled with friends and soccer, it also brought to reality my advancing age. For those just tuning in, I turn 21 on Oct. 8.

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